PCB Designer

TTM•Eatontown, NJ

About The Position

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. In this role, the PCB Designer will design moderate to complex printed circuit board (PCB) layouts in the domain of Digital, Analog, Power & RF interconnect applications. This includes responsibility for circuit board layout conceptualization, (CAD application by means of Siemens Xpedition, Cadence Allegro & Altium tool sets), detail design activities and value-engineering in support of internal TTM programs. Areas of emphasis/focus include physical design (CAD implementation)/documentation utilizing best practice of electrical IPC standards/methodologies with experienced approach to manufacturing and sustaining maintenance of legacy design projects. Complementary support provided by a combination of TTM Management, Field Application Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and NPI Manufacturing teams. Must have a background that would permit the U.S. Department of Defense to issue a Secret clearance when necessary for work on a project that requires such a clearance. TTM is an advanced-technology leader in highly sophisticated surveillance, communications analysis and integration solutions. Our systems are deployed across a wide range of land, sea and air applications, providing our aerospace, defense and commercial customers with a distinct tactical advantage.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ experience with primary hands-on demonstrated proficiency of Siemen’s Xpedition (VX2.14 or later), Cadence Allegro/OrCAD (17.4 or later) and/or Altium product experience is required.
Comprehensive understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering design practices related to printed circuit board electrical drafting and fabrication drawing creation experience is essential.
Necessary familiarities with electrical design utilizing IPC standards, IAW IPC-2221/3 and associated specs is critical.
Knowledge and methodology utilizing standard IPC Class III approach to design and manufacturing concerns is also necessary.
Minimum Associates in Electrical Design/Drafting or BS in Electronic Technology. Related eCAD training certification/career experience will be considered in lieu of a degreed program with 3-5 year track record.
Solid oral communication and interfacing skills with technical and manufacturing personnel to resolve engineering tasks.
Propose alternatives when faced with challenging PCB design situations including resolutions to non-standard problems.
Appropriate understanding of vendor component data sheets for creation of schematic library and/or PCB footprints expected.
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

Nice To Haves

Related PCB design for the Aerospace and Defense sectors is highly desirable.
CID/CID++ Certification for PCB Designers highly recognized as professional validation of design, documentation, and manufacturability skills within the industry.

Responsibilities

Design Engineering Physical Design - PCB concept sketches for assistance in design layout estimating
PCB design suggestions/trade-offs regarding initial engineering inputs
Support changes to existing schematic diagrams using TTM suite of tools: OrCAD, Altium and/or DxDesigner
Place and route components ensuring that all electrical and physical specifications meet the detailed design requirements for each PCB design.
Utilization of Siemens Xpedition, Cadence Allegro and/or Altium required
Participate in design reviews, interface with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing and process engineers to design proto-type and production printed circuit boards in accordance with TTM standards and quality procedures
Collaborate on assigned projects closely with Si (Signal Integrity) or various engineering disciplines, fellow designers and Program Management
Provide layout feedback to design engineers as needed to ensure functionality and manufacturability of PCB designs
Create fabrication and assembly drawings utilizing native CAD tools and/or Siemens BluePrint
Generate all output files (ODB++) & PCB/CCA (documentation) required for the manufacture of the board and assembly
Maintain Engineering Change (ECN) responsibilities on re-design and documentation updates
Product safety and EMI consideration during eCAD layout (UL, CSA, NEBS, Etc.)
Standardization of electrical components and eCAD libraries utilizing IPC or vendor specific standards
Exceedingly experienced with High-Speed PCB Design Constraints: Differential Pairs, Routing Topologies, Controlled Impedance, Length-matched Traces and Delay Tuning
Demonstrated experience with RF PCB routing complexities. Implement layout rules for RF transmission lines (Micro-strip & Coplanar Waveguide), signal line isolation practices, via fencing & unique RF routing structures
Direct design experience related to multi-layer CCA and Flex PCB technologies
Current knowledge of μ-via/HDI layout methodologies and best practices
Understanding of stack-up materials/construction along with impedance modeling requirements